This Is The PlayStation 5 Pro Accessory Users Say They Can't Live Without

The PlayStation 5 Pro is for console gamers who want the most powerful hardware available. It has more internal storage, faster RAM, and an upgraded GPU, as well as PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), which is AI upscaling tech supported by over 60 games. If you have a PS5 Pro or are hoping to get one whenever the ongoing shortage ends, there's one accessory you absolutely need: the DualSense Charging Station.

Sony's charging dock holds two controllers, making it ideal for those who have multiple. It also frees up the ports on the front of the controller and means you don't have to leave your PS5 on all the time. Users also appreciate that the DualSense Charging Station reduces clutter — as one Reddit user put it, the dock is "so much neater than using a cable all the time."

Another reason why PS5 and PS5 Pro users like the DualSense Charging Station is because it uses the charging contacts on the bottom of the controller, which cuts down on the number of cables you need and means you don't have to rely on the USB-C port. Charging through the dock helps keep your controller in good condition for longer since, over time, plugging and unplugging your device wears on the port, which can eventually make it hard or impossible to use.

To be fair, third-party charging docks do exist, and some even use the charging contacts on the bottom of DualSense controllers. But PlayStation's official offering is efficient, reliable, and aesthetically pleasing when paired with the console, and you'll hear that sentiment echoed often by PS5 Pro users.

The DualSense Charging Station comes widely recommended as an essential quality-of-life improvement, but there are other PlayStation 5 Pro accessories that also improve the experience and come highly recommended by fellow PS5 Pro users — they just may not be necessary or helpful for all users. One of these is the DualSense Edge, Sony's premium controller. The Edge has back paddles, fully remappable buttons, replaceable analog sticks, and other customizations along with a weightier form factor that makes the controller feel more solid in your hands.

It might make sense to buy the high-end controller for the high-end console, but there's not much difference for the average gamer — depending on what you play, you might never use those extra buttons. Odds are, you won't be missing out by sticking to the controller that came in the box. There's also the issue of battery life. The DualSense Edge actually has a smaller battery, which ends up lasting around five hours, meaning you'll have to make sure it's fully charged ahead of long gaming sessions or be okay with playing with it wired.

Another accessory you might consider is a disc drive for the PS5 Pro. Since the Pro (and the cheaper version of the base PS5) are all-digital, this is the only way to play any physical games you may have, and it's available for $79. Following the news that Sony plans to fully ditch physical games starting in 2028, some gamers are turning back to physical over digital to protect their libraries and make a point. Of course, if you don't have a library of physical games, a disc drive won't do you much good, but if you do, it's a sound investment.